DadBod MTB

In this episode we talk about the things we think are importaint to consider when it comes to buying your Groms a proper Mountain Bike

At our second Race Cascadia Series Race for 2023 and the trails are wet, muddy and slick. We discuss our concerns, thoughts on how to stay safe and in a special segment in the end, talk to the riders (Our Kiddos) about their thoughts going into the race. Forgive any audio issues, this episode was recorded on my phone, with no special Microphone around the campsite.

We kick off 2023 race season with an amazing event in Spokane WA called Hubapalooza. The trail system at Beacon Hill is truly worldclass ... From easy flow trails to all you can eat Pro-Lines. Our kiddos raced on the same 4 stages as the Pros and made it look easy. Lets recap

We are joined by a special guest today, Bryce Oxley (@bryceoxley511). Bryce is an EWS Racer and Sponsored rider for Specialized. We discuss the sport of Enduro, how to keep kids motivated and focused. What your Priority's should be if you want to race at a High level and more!

We welcome our first ever guest to the DadBod MTB show. Dan Shell is a bike Mechanic and owner of Shell Bike. We were lucky enough to sit down with Dan to discuss Bike Suspension Setup, Theory and more!

Wanna hear a few dads with dad bods talk about fitness at a kids level ... this episode is for you!

How do you find the right size bike for you or your kids. Today we discuss how the Bike industry's sizing charts are misleading and MOST of the time going to put you on a bike that is to big. Sizing REALLY matters when it comes to kids, they are not strong enough to make up for sizing issues with Strength.We talk Frame sizes, Handlebars sizes and cranks

Whether you kids are 3 or 13, Zac and Michael talk about a few things that can help make mountain biking a positive experience from day one. For kids just learning this is our favorite Balance Bike for dirt trails - https://us.earlyrider.com/products/big-foot-12?variant=33063462731908

This week we discuss the different types of Mountain Bike Protection. A few of our highly recommended pieces of gear and some tips for making the the armor barrable on climbs.

Find out why this podcast exists, how we hope it will help you and in our weekly segment how to protect yourself from Bike Thieves and Fraud when buying mountain bikes.